New magnetostrictive sensor reduces sizeand cost; adds modular options...MTS has developed the new Temposonics&REG; C-Series,incorporating the latest in magnetostrictive sensortechnology to produce the world's smaltest magnetostrictiveposition sensor.Designed for use in higher-volume OEM products such as medicaldevices, small cuttingtfastening/forming tools, and various consumerproducts, the C-Series electronics fits completely inside a 36 mm(1.4 in) by 23 mm (0.91 in) cylindrical package. MTS engineersdeveloped Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) thatallowed the dramatic size reduction, resulting in a sensor that isoptimized for high volume production.The C-Series' modular architecture is built upon a base Core sensorto which additional application-specific features can be added asdictated by the application. This allows customers to avoid coststhat are unnecessary for their application, while also allowing themto integrate the sensor completely into their specific product packaging.When more robust environmental protection is required by the application,the modular design of the C-Series allows for the addition of standardized1P67 rated packaging that effectively houses the Core sensor.The C-Series core sensor has a 0 to 5 Vdc or PWM output available,and can be powered with a standard 5 Volt power supply. In addition,the modular architecture allows the addition of a second electronics boardthat configures the sensor to run off of 12 or 24 volt power and also addsadditional protection circuitry for EMI immunity. The optional board wasdesigned to optimize the C-Series performance in many "mobilemachine" applications, including agricultural, marine, and constructionequipment.The compact size and optimized cost of the C-Series Core sensormakes it an ideal choice to replace older technology sensors suchas linear potentiometers and LVDT's. The C-Series brings immediatebenefits to the customer, including lower cost due to the eliminationof expensive signal conditioning and higher reliability due to thenon-contact nature of magnetostrictive sensor technology. __________________________________________________For more information on SENSOR SUPPLIERS, click here...April 2005